Why I Love: Merry Hell on Leonard Cohen
Bob Kettle from Wigan folk rockers Merry Hell, shares with us his love of Leonard Cohen.
Why I Love: Jason Simon on 13th Floor Elevators
Jason Simon released his new album, A Venerable Wreck, on 22nd May. We’re very lucky to have him write for us about one of his biggest influences; 13th Floor Elevators.
Why I Love: Kyros on Rush
Kyros drummer, Robin Johnson tells us what he loves about Canadian trio Rush.
Why I Love: Butterfly on Wings
Eddie Taylor from Butterfly tells us all about Wings and what their music means to him. You can certainly hear Wings’ influence in the sound of Butterfly.
Why I Love: Elder on Hansson
We welcome Nicholas DiSalvo (Guitar, vocals) of Elder to At The Barrier as he shares his love for the music of Bo Hansson; perhaps a lesser known figure when it comes to psychedelia.
Why I Love: James Holt on Jacob Collier
James Holt recently released his new single, Pendulum. Here, James writes about one of his biggest influences; the super talented Jacob Collier.
Why I Love: Faceless Mirror on Cold Chisel
Earlier this year, we reviewed the new album from an Australian band called Faceless Mirror. Here, Dean Macaw from Faceless Mirror writes about Aussie rockers, Cold Chisel.
Why I Love: La Dharma on The Cure
La Dharma have built up a huge underground following locally that’s making promoters take notice. Daniel Jones from La Dharma writes about why he loves The Cure for us.
Why I Love: Simon Nicol on ‘Gigging’
In a piece that seems apt at the moment, Simon Nicol shares his love of gigging. Not a band, not an artist, but a vital aspect of why we all love music; seeing it live.
Neil Innes – A Celebration
At The Barrier writer, John, is a devotee of the man and the many guises and talents of Mr Neil James Innes. Please enjoy, not an obituary, but a personal celebration of one of England’s finest performers.
Saxon’s Biff Byford – solo album news
Legendary Saxon frontman releases his first solo album, SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS on February 21, 2020 on Silver Lining Music.